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AP Sports WriterIowa's struggling receivers crippling Hawkeyes offenseBy LUKE MEREDITHIOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) Iowa's offense has typically revolved around the idea that a strong line and interchangeable running backs will open up the passing game.The Hawkeyes didn't expect its receivers to be so ineffective that their entire offensive...

Associated PressBaylor's strict conduct code may have silenced rape victimsBy JIM VERTUNOAUSTIN, Texas (AP) The sexual assault scandal that took down Baylor University's president and revered football coach also found a problem with a bedrock of the school's faith-based education: a student conduct code banning alcohol, drugs and...

BEMIDJI, Minn. (AP) Longtime Bemidji State football coach Jeff Tesch has been fired. Tesch had been on paid administrative leave since August after allegedly uttering a racial slur during a preseason practice. The Minneapolis Star Tribune reports (http://strib.mn/2eLu3tZ ) he was fired Monday. Tesch released a statement through the union representing...

Former Ohio State running back gets probation for assaultCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) A former Ohio State University running back who was accused of assaulting his then-girlfriend last July has pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor assault charge and been put on two years of probation.The Columbus Dispatch (http://bit.ly/2kO1e3B )...

Event to celebrate life of Michigan State punter Mike SadlerEAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) An event to celebrate the life of former Michigan State punter Mike Sadler, who died in a car accident in Wisconsin, will take place at Spartan Stadium.Sunday's event in East Lansing is open to the...

Latest Sandusky appeals hearing focuses on victim memoriesBELLEFONTE, Pa. (AP) A victim of Jerry Sandusky, one of his former defense lawyers and a psychology professor testified Thursday as the former Penn State assistant football coach sought a new trial in his child sexual abuse case.Sandusky, 73, argued his...

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Alabama coach Nick Saban and defensive coordinator Kirby Smart have fielded some of the most formidable, suffocating defenses modern college football has seen since the pair arrived in Tuscaloosa together in 2007.The 2014 Crimson Tide defense won't likely be remembered among them. There have already...

Clemson receivers Williams, Scott officially leave for NFLCLEMSON, S.C. (AP) Clemson receivers Mike Williams and Artavis Scott made it official on Wednesday, both declaring they will give up their final year of college for the NFL draft.The two helped the Tigers to a 35-31 victory over No. 1...

Colorado assistant coach out amid assault allegationsBOULDER, Colo. (AP) Colorado assistant football coach Joe Tumpkin has resigned at the athletic department's request after his former girlfriend said he repeatedly physically assaulted her.His resignation is effective Jan. 31 and coach Mike MacIntyre will conduct a quick search for a...

LSU brings back Austin Thomas as player personnel directorBATON ROUGE, La. (AP) LSU head football coach Les Miles says he has brought director of player personnel Austin Thomas back to his staff after Thomas' brief departure for Southern California.Miles, who made the announcement Monday, says Thomas also will...

Report: Oregon players hospitalized after intense workoutsEUGENE, Ore. (AP) At least three Oregon football players have reportedly been hospitalized following a series of intense workouts.The Oregonian reported (http://bit.ly/2iCfSGt ) late Monday that the players remain hospitalized after being taken there late last week.The school didn't immediately identify the...

Oregon WR Brown transferring to NorthwesternEVANSTON, Ill. (AP) Oregon receiver Jalen Brown is transferring to Northwestern.Brown caught 26 passes for 407 yards and four touchdowns in two seasons at Oregon after redshirting in 2014. He had 19 catches for 318 yards and three TDs as a sophomore last...